This Is My Faith - Al-fatlawi, Ali - الصفحة ٢٢٥ - the Branches of the Pillars?
proves that through knowing the Imam and following him, beliefs are established. After this Hadith, does anyone can doubt the fact that Imamate is one of the Pillars of Islam?
Anwar: Surely, it is!
Hasan: Thank you.
Anwar: If someone denies that the Imamate is one of the Pillars of Islam, would this act be considered a violation of Islam?
Hasan: Most religious experts agree that this is a violation of the sect and the person has deviated from the sect, and few consider this a violation of Islamic codes.
Anwar: The Sunnites say that the Imamate is established through consultation (Shura). Is that correct?
Hasan: No, it is not. Imamate can only be established according to the Scripture (Al-Nas). If Shura were the basis for ruling, the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) would have clearly declared it and explained its aspects; he could illustrate, for instance, the type of people who can participate in this consultation, the qualities of the